Lost In Austen.

"It is a truth generally acknowledged that we are all longing to escape..."

Yesterday I was crusing the internet finding pictures and I came across one from a movie called "Lost in Austen". It's a mini series that came out in 2008 and after watching a preview for it I was very anxious to see it. So, like most impatient American's I decided to look it up online. You can pretty much watch the whole thing on youtube (but it leaves out a ton!) or there are other sights available also. There are only 4 episodes and each of them are about 40 minutes long.

Well, I've just finished watching it and I must say, I really enjoyed it! Imagine taking Pride and Prejudice, our 21st century world, putting them in a jar, shaking it up, and that is what "Lost in Austen" is. The main girl, Miss Amanda Price, finds herself sucked into the world of Jane Austen and is taking over the roll of Elizabeth Bennett. (In my opinion you would already have to be a big fan of Pride and Prejudice in order to fully appreciate the film.)

To be honest I find myself second guessing myself as to whether or not I should recommend it. The main girl, Amanda, is a very modern Englander and she uses very modern and somewhat vulgar terms. Alas, as I am continuing to tell you about it, I apparently still wish to recommend it. The film is not rated and so there is nothing exceptionally wrong with it. Just be warned. Aside, the hardest thing for me in watching the film is that none of the characters looked like they should. None were Colin Firth and none were Jennifer Ehle, but they grow on you enough. Its very funny and very romantic. I think I'd give it a B+ and a smiley face!